* POLITICAL CAREER: Elected to the state Assembly on Tuesday; San Francisco supervisor 1990-1996; Democratic Central Committee 1984-1992, chairwoman 1986-1992; president of the Harvey Milk Gay and Lesbian Democratic Club, 1983.

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